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COQ-10 Dosing

I have an 8 year old that was on CoQ10 a year ago. I took him off of it because I wasn't noticing any improvement. I believe I had him on 30 mg dose and from what I am reading that was too low of a dose. Does anyone have an idea of what an appropriate dose would be for an 8 year old? I read adults are on 300 mg per day but will that large of a dose harm a child?

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Permalink Reply by Polly Sundeen on January 17, 2012 at 2:39pm

Rhonda,

My son is 12 and has been taking CoQ10 for many years. Dr Wong reviews his lab results annually during our visit and then adjusts his dosage, if necessary. He currently is taking 200mg daily.

Polly

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Permalink Reply by Keith & Jill VE on January 17, 2012 at 3:24pm

Our son (7) was on 200mg per day, but didn't really any difference.

We switch him to 600mg per day of Idebenone, which is supposedly a better form of CoQ10. Can't say we've noticed anything major, but he seems to have some more energy and his muscles, especially calves, seem to be much softer/not as tight.

You should find a lot of great information on this site about other parents using Idebenone.

Hope this helps!

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Bowman on January 18, 2012 at 4:42pm

Does anyone have a little guy on CoQ10? Luke is 3 1/2 and 32 lbs. Our neurologist gave us ok to start. She suggested 60 mg? Seems a bit low?

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Permalink Reply by lisa burke on January 18, 2012 at 4:56pm

Debbie, we give our 3 y/o (33lb) 100mg high absorption coq10 daily AND 150mg idebenone. We see no ill effects.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Bowman on January 18, 2012 at 6:33pm

Hi Lisa,
I was told that CoQ10 and idebenone are pretty much the same thing? Just being made by drug company to be able to approve as a drug rather than a supplement? Not so sure that is completely true. Have you noticed any improvements with the addition of CoQ10 and idebenone? What form do you give these in. I would need a liquid or powder Or good tasting chewable for Luke to take it. Have you started steroids yet?

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Permalink Reply by lisa burke on January 19, 2012 at 5:24am

Hi Debbie, idebenone is, apparently, just a synthesized and stronger form of coq10. We've been giving Seth coq10 since he was 12 mos and recently added the idebenone. Idebenone has been tested as safe up to 900mg, but that is in much bigger children. We have started Seth on the 150mg and will gradually wean him up to 300mg - at the same time weaning off the much weaker coq10. I don't like to make sudden changes either way.
It's hard to know if the idebenone has made a difference as we've given Seth supplements from such a young age. However, he has recently started to be able to jump VERY slightly with both feet. Stairs are still difficult though. He doesn't use gowers.
Seth doesn't take steroids yet - we expect to start this year.
The coq10 i get in liquid form and add to his daily smoothie/juice. The idebenone comes in a (large) capsule and i melt a little chocolate, mix in the powder, and then leave to set in icecube trays. He really likes his 'daily treat' and has never complained about the taste. It could also be mixed with peanut butter/whatever else is your son's favourite.
Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Bowman on January 21, 2012 at 10:30am

Hi Lisa,

This helps a bunch. Thank-you!! I will contact my neurologist if she is ok with us starting on idebenone instead of CoQ10.

lisa burke said:

Hi Debbie, idebenone is, apparently, just a synthesized and stronger form of coq10. We've been giving Seth coq10 since he was 12 mos and recently added the idebenone. Idebenone has been tested as safe up to 900mg, but that is in much bigger children. We have started Seth on the 150mg and will gradually wean him up to 300mg - at the same time weaning off the much weaker coq10. I don't like to make sudden changes either way.
It's hard to know if the idebenone has made a difference as we've given Seth supplements from such a young age. However, he has recently started to be able to jump VERY slightly with both feet. Stairs are still difficult though. He doesn't use gowers.
Seth doesn't take steroids yet - we expect to start this year.
The coq10 i get in liquid form and add to his daily smoothie/juice. The idebenone comes in a (large) capsule and i melt a little chocolate, mix in the powder, and then leave to set in icecube trays. He really likes his 'daily treat' and has never complained about the taste. It could also be mixed with peanut butter/whatever else is your son's favourite.
Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by lisa burke on January 21, 2012 at 2:14pm

Glad this helped Debbie. Let me know what your neurologist says. I've never heard of anyone being told not to give it though - i think there are a few people on here who have had their doctors actually recommend it - but it's always good to know all opinions.

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Permalink Reply by Rhonda on January 26, 2012 at 1:50pm

Nick's doc is on board. She is recommending for his weight 600mg of Idebenone. Does anyone know where you can buy a dose that large? I am finding 180 mg to be the largest. The ingredients seem different when I compare Kirkman to Primaforce brand. Does the brand make that much of a difference? Where is the most cost effective place to buy Idebenone?

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Permalink Reply by Joshua's mom on January 26, 2012 at 10:03pm

Here are a few links where you can purchase from:

:: Kirkman ::

smart nutrition Top two are 150mg - Smart Nutrition is cheaper than Kirkman but Kirkman sends as a gift.

Smart Powder 500mg - Sends as a gift.

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Permalink Reply by Peter on April 18, 2012 at 12:12pm

There was a recent study. They kept children on the average dose of 28,7 mq of CQ10 per kg. But the dose ranged vastly from child to child to obtain a serum lCQ10 level between 3 and 9 mikrogram. As I rember the doses ranged from 9 to 40 mg per kg.